Co-Scholastic

P.E / Sports

A healthy body builds a healthy mind.

At NES, sports and physical education are not optional extras — they are essential to a complete education. Our PE programme builds fitness, teamwork, discipline, and lifelong healthy habits.

Sports Facilities

• Large playground for outdoor games
• Cricket pitch with practice nets
• Football and Kho-Kho ground
• Kabaddi and Throwball courts
• Volleyball court
• Badminton and Table Tennis area
• Chess and Carrom room for indoor games
• Athletic track for running and athletics events

Sports Offered

Outdoor

• Cricket
• Football
• Volleyball
• Throwball
• Kabaddi
• Kho-Kho
• Athletics (sprint, long jump, high jump, shot put)

Indoor

• Chess
• Carrom
• Table Tennis
• Badminton

Regular Programme

• Weekly PE periods for all classes
• Daily morning drill and stretching for Primary students
• Yoga sessions — especially around International Yoga Day
• Inter-house tournaments every term
• Annual Sports Day — one of the biggest events on the school calendar

Achievements

Our students regularly participate and win in:

• Taluk and district-level competitions
• Inter-school tournaments
• Zonal and state-level events (selected students)

Sports at NES build more than muscles — they build champions, leaders, and team players.

NES House

NES follows a four-house system that encourages healthy competition, leadership, and teamwork among students.

The Four Houses

House Structure

Each house has:

• House Captain (Class X)
• Vice Captain (Class IX)
• House Master / Mistress (Staff member in charge)
• Prefects from each class
• Members — every student belongs to one house

House Activities & Competitions

• Academic competitions: Quiz, spelling bee, debate, essay writing
• Cultural competitions: Singing, dancing, drama, elocution
• Sports tournaments: Inter-house matches every term
• Creative contests: Art, craft, poster-making, handwriting
• Service activities: Clean-up drives, tree plantation, community help

Points & Trophy

• Houses earn points throughout the year.
• The Champion House Trophy is awarded on Annual Day.
• Individual champions are also recognised with medals and certificates.

The house system teaches students that winning and losing are both part of growing — but teamwork is forever.

Scouts

National English School proudly runs an active Bharat Scouts and Guides programme, one of the oldest and most respected youth movements in India.

What Scouting Offers

Scouting at NES teaches children values that a classroom alone cannot:

• Leadership through patrol and troop activities
• Discipline through drill, salute, and uniform
• Survival skills — first aid, knot-tying, pioneering, map reading
• Service — helping in community and school events
• Adventure through camps, hikes, and nature trails
• Patriotism and brotherhood

Levels

• Cubs / Bulbuls: Classes III – V
• Scouts / Guides: Classes VI – VIII
• Rovers / Rangers: Classes IX – X (advanced)

Activities Through the Year

• Weekly scout meetings and drill
• Proficiency badges — first aid, cooking, swimming, nature
• Annual Scout Camp — overnight camping with activities
• Participation in district and state-level rallies
• Republic Day and Independence Day parades
• Community service — blood donation camps, clean drives, tree planting
• Rashtrapati Award preparation for eligible seniors

Uniform

Scouts wear the official Bharat Scouts and Guides uniform once a week, typically on the scout activity day.

"Be Prepared" — the motto that shapes our young scouts into tomorrow's leaders.

Talent Search

Every child is gifted — our job is to discover and nurture those gifts. The NES Talent Search Programme is designed to identify and develop unique talents in every student.

Areas of Talent Search

• Academic: Mathematics, science, general knowledge
• Literary: Creative writing, poetry, storytelling, elocution
• Performing Arts: Singing, dancing, music, drama
• Visual Arts: Drawing, painting, sculpture, craft
• Sports: All indoor and outdoor games
• Technology: Coding, robotics, digital design
• Leadership: Public speaking, organising, mentoring

How It Works

1. Observation Phase: Teachers observe students in class, activities, and events.
2. Talent Registration: Students can nominate themselves or be nominated.
3. Talent Showcase: Special events, auditions, and contests.
4. Mentoring: Identified talents receive additional coaching and exposure.
5. Platform Opportunities: Inter-school, district, state, and national competitions.

NES Talent Search Exam

The school conducts its own Talent Search Exam every year to identify academically gifted students. Winners receive:

• Certificates and trophies
• Scholarships (for top ranks)
• Recognition at the annual function
• Guidance for competitive exams like NTSE, KVPY, and Olympiads

Featured Platforms

Our talented students have represented NES at:

• National Science Olympiad (NSO)
• International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
• International English Olympiad (IEO)
• Cyber Olympiad
• State-level art, sports, and cultural events

At NES, we believe every child has a spark — and our job is to help it shine.

Co-Curricular Activities

Co-curricular activities at NES complement academics by developing creativity, teamwork, and life skills.

Clubs at NES

• Literary Club — debates, elocution, creative writing, book reviews
• Science Club — experiments, working models, nature study
• Math Club — puzzles, mental math, Vedic math, competitions
• Eco Club — environmental awareness, tree plantation, recycling
• Art & Craft Club — drawing, painting, origami, clay modelling
• Music & Dance Club — classical, folk, and contemporary forms
• Drama Club — skits, plays, storytelling
• Computer Club — coding, digital art, basic animation
• Quiz Club — general knowledge, current affairs, trivia
• Photography Club — basics of composition and visual storytelling

Events Through the Year

• Independence Day & Republic Day — flag hoisting, cultural programmes
• Teachers' Day — student-led celebrations and performances
• Children's Day — fun, games, movies, and gifts for students
• Kannada Rajyotsava — celebrating our state's rich culture
• Ganesh Chaturthi / Dasara / Deepavali — festivals celebrated inclusively
• Christmas & New Year — cultural programmes
• Annual Day — the grand showcase of the year
• Sports Day — athletics, inter-house competitions, parent events
• Science Exhibition — student projects, experiments, innovations
• Cultural Fest — music, dance, drama, art
• Field Trips — museums, factories, historical sites, nature spots
• Guest Lectures — doctors, scientists, social workers, alumni

Leadership Opportunities

• School Pupil Leader (SPL) and Vice SPL
• House Captains and Vice Captains
• Class Monitors and Prefects
• Club Leaders
• Editorial Board of the school magazine

Co-curricular activities at NES are where students discover passions that often turn into lifelong careers.

NES Bodalana

"Bodalana" — Kannada for "The Awakening / The Bloom"

NES Bodalana is our flagship annual publication and cultural celebration that captures the spirit, creativity, and achievements of our school community over the academic year.

What is Bodalana?

Bodalana is more than a magazine — it is:

• A creative platform for student writers, poets, artists, and photographers
• A yearbook capturing milestones, events, and memories
• A celebration of Kannada culture and local heritage
• A bridge between students, teachers, parents, and alumni

Sections of NES Bodalana

1. Principal's Message & Management Note
2. Student Creative Writing — stories, poems, articles in English, Kannada & Hindi
3. Art Gallery — student paintings, sketches, and digital art
4. Photography Corner — captured moments from campus life
5. Event Highlights — photos and reports from the year's events
6. Academic Achievements — toppers, scholarships, and competition winners
7. Sports Section — team achievements and sports day highlights
8. Alumni Section — where NES students are today
9. Kannada Literary Corner — celebrating our mother tongue
10. Staff Contributions — teachers' thoughts and writings

NES Bodalana Cultural Event

In addition to the publication, Bodalana is also celebrated as a special cultural event featuring:

• Kannada cultural performances
• Folk dances and traditional music
• Literary competitions
• Felicitation of achievers
• Release of the annual magazine

How Students Can Contribute

Any NES student can submit:

• Poems, short stories, essays (English, Kannada, Hindi)
• Paintings, sketches, photographs
• Science, math, or general knowledge articles
• Reviews of books, films, and events

Submissions are reviewed by the Editorial Board (teachers + student editors), and selected entries are published in the annual edition.

Bodalana is where the voice of every NES student finds a page — and every page becomes a memory.